England skipper Eoin Morgan hands his side a licence to thrill in bid to reach World Twenty20 final March 29, 2016 ENGLAND skipper Eoin Morgan has given his side licence to thrill when they go head-to-head with New Zealand for a place the World Twenty20 final tomorrow afternoon. While the road has been rocky at times, 2010 winners England won their last three group matches against South Africa, Afghanistan and defending champions Sri Lanka to secure [...]
Over to you, England boss Roy Hodgson tells Daniel Sturridge as Euro 2016 scoring baton is passed to Liverpool striker March 28, 2016 England boss Roy Hodgson insists opportunity knocks for striker Daniel Sturridge to stake his claim for a Euro 2016 starting berth when the Three Lions take on Holland at Wembley. Prolific Tottenham forward Harry Kane and Leicester counterpart Jamie Vardy both boosted their standing by netting against world champions Germany during Saturday’s stunning 3-2 comeback [...]
Masters 2016: Sledgehammer Jason Day should take positives from winning consecutive events rather than worry he might have peaked too early March 28, 2016 If Jason Day’s WGC Dell Match Play contest with Rory McIlroy is a taste of what is to come in the Masters then golf fans are in for a treat at the year’s first Major in Augusta next week. Rory was more than a little unlucky to lose a great semi-final on Sunday, which swung [...]
Boxer Nick Blackwell could come out of coma on Tuesday March 28, 2016 Boxer Nick Blackwell could be brought out of an induced coma on Tuesday after his camp issued a positive update on his condition last night. Trainer Gary Lockett said the 25-year-old middleweight from Wiltshire remained “heavily sedated” but was “not deteriorating” 48 hours after his British title fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Blackwell was found [...]
Sophie Christiansen interview: Five-time Paralympic champion on why City banking job is vital to her success March 28, 2016 Coding statistical models at one of the City’s leading financial institutions is not everybody’s idea of downtime but for Great Britain dressage rider Sophie Christiansen it offers a therapeutic release from para-equestrian dominance. Christiansen is a five-time Paralympic champion, having claimed triple gold at Greenwich during London 2012 aboard her horse Janeiro 6, affectionately known [...]
No doubts for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over his future at Emirates Stadium March 28, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has poured scorn on suggestions that this season will mark the end of his 20-year reign in charge of the north London club. Wenger has been the target of supporter unrest after a downturn in form – The Gunners have won just eight of their last 20 matches in all competitions – [...]
England have mental edge over World Twenty20 semi-final opponents New Zealand, insists Stokes March 28, 2016 All-rounder Ben Stokes insists England have a “mental advantage” over semi-final opponents New Zealand as the two nations prepare to do battle for a place in World Twenty20 final on Wednesday. England have already won two Super 10 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, on a pitch [...]
Antoine Demoitie: Cyclists demand investigation after Belgian rider who was hit by motorbike following a crash during a race dies March 28, 2016 Belgian cyclists have demanded an urgent investigation into the death of Antoine Demoitie, who was hit by a motorbike after crashing during a race on Sunday. Wanty-Groupe Gobert rider Demoitie, who was 25, crashed with four other competitors around 115km from the end of the Gent-Wevelgem race. He was then struck by a race motorbike [...]
Romelu Lukaku hints at future away from Everton after expressing Champions League ambitions March 26, 2016 Romelu Lukaku has hinted at a desire to leave Everton after expressing his hopes to play Champions League football. Lukaku says he wants to perform in Europe's elite competition as soon as next season, meaning he would need to leave the Toffees. The Belgium international has been in great form this season with 18 goals but [...]
Who are the leading contenders to win Euro 2016? France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium assessed ahead of the international break March 26, 2016 The international break is one of the final opportunities for Euro 2016's leading contenders to prepare for business in France this summer. Heavyweight nations France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium are all expected to duke it out in the latter stages of the tournament – here's the current state of play for each. France [infographic [...]